Defra has implemented a de facto EEE Category 15 for vapes via a Producer Compliance Scheme Balancing System, to ensure collection and recycling costs are covered by vape manufacturers and importers. Disposable vapes have quickly become one of the most talked-about topics in the UK, with the waste, environmental, and public sectors raising countless…
Monthly Archives: September 2023
Addressing the Spike in UK Battery Fires: Why Has the Public Taken Two Steps Back in Battery Recycling Efforts?
In recent years, we have all been witness to a concerning increase in UK battery fires, posing significant risks to public safety and the environment. These fires are often ignited during the disposal and recycling of batteries, which contain hazardous materials like lithium-ion. This increase has now accelerated sharply, with local authorities across the UK…
Record Attendance, Waste Management Solutions, and the Silver Lady: Wastecare’s Roundup of this Year’s RWM Expo
The Wastecare team are back from a jam-packed two days at the Resource and Waste Management Expo at the NEC – and it did not disappoint! As one of the key sponsors of the event, with our logo gracing the entranceways and lanyards, and our famous Silver Lady Bus standing proudly on our stand…
Wastecare Group Successfully Passes Stage 1 Audit of ISO 45001 Certification
Wastecare Group, a specialist in hazardous waste management solutions, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Stage 1 audit for ISO 45001 certification. This achievement underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards in occupational health and safety management systems.